🇫🇷 How to say

“to work” in French

travailler
Illustration of "to work" in a French cultural setting
A young woman sits at her desk, typing on a laptop with focus while sunlight streams through the window. Her coffee mug sits nearby, half-full as she concentrates on her tasks.

Usage note

Travailler is the general verb for 'to work' and can be used for any kind of job or task. It’s a regular -er verb, making it easy to conjugate for beginners.

Examples

  • Je travaille au bureau.

    I work at the office.

  • Il travaille avec son équipe.

    He works with his team.

  • Nous travaillons demain.

    We work tomorrow.

Quick check

What does "travailler" mean?

  • A. to work
  • B. to sit down
  • C. to find
  • D. to play

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